Offer description

Four-year Ph.D. position starts October 1, 2022, available in the Institute of Physics Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland under SONATA BIS Project No. 2021/42/E/ST4/00096 entitled “Quantum chemistry under spatial confinement” (leader dr Szymon Śmiga). See the website for more details: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/794472

Most of the research carried out within the project will focus on the efficient description of chemical and physical properties under quantum-confined in many-electron systems in the context of the Wave Function Theory (WFT) as well as on the Density Functional Theory (DFT). Within the project, we will develop the theory and tools allowing us to study such systems. We will also focus on the development and validation of existing WFT and DFT methods. The PhD student will have the opportunity to realize part of the project tasks in the groups of our international partners involved in the project.

Benefits

We offer 4500 PLN per month stipend for the whole duration of the PhD. The position is for 48 months. The successful candidate will be part of our highly experienced team. Additional funds are allocated to cover participation in international conferences (1-2 per year) and visits to international partners.

Specific Requirements

+ Training in the field of quantum mechanics and/or quantum chemistry

+ Knowledge about quantum chemical methods at the level of exchange and correlation effects

+ Knowledge about Density Functional Theory and Wave Function Theory methods

+ Very good programming skills (C++, Python will be more than welcome)

+ Experience with molecular quantum chemical codes (PSI4, PySCF will be more than welcome)

Please send your application documents directly to dr Szymon Śmiga ([email protected])

Application deadline 30.07.2022

Results: 10.08.2022